A Nebraska View of Horticulture

Category Archives: Garden

Tomatoes were once thought to be poisonous and were avoided at all cost. Today tomatoes are grown in over 86 percent of home gardens in the United States. This popular plant has many common diseases and problems that can plague it. With a little help, you can keep your tomatoes in tip top shape. Continue reading →

The presence of frost usually means that your vegetable garden is either limping toward the finish line or has completed production for the year. Fall is the perfect time to clean up the vegetable garden and its tools to prepare them for next year. Continue reading →

Rhubarb crisp, rhubarb jam, rhubarb cake… let me count the ways. Rhubarb is a hardy vegetable that is great for our area, but it also has a dark side. Find out ways to get rhubarb growing in tip top shape and what you need to keep in mind to stay safe. Continue reading →

Spring is almost here and you know what that means… asparagus season. Asparagus is the favorite perennial vegetable. If you happen to be one that loves this vegetable, you can grow it yourself with a little know how. Continue reading →

Spring blooming squill- photo from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Spring in Nebraska is a very confusing time of year for most gardeners. We get teased with the nice weather for a few days, only to have snow or cold temperatures snap us back into the reality of living in this wonderful state. There are a few tasks that should be completed in the “spring” of the year, others need to be put on hold for just a little longer. Continue reading →

Picking the perfect pumpkin is an art. Finding one with the perfect size and shape that can be turned into just the right jack-o-lantern is tougher than it sounds. Whether its orange or white, finding that flawless pumpkin can be made a little easier with just a little assistance. Continue reading →

While some gardeners are ready for the gardening season to be over, others are raring up for another round. If you are one who isn’t quite ready to throw in the trowel, now is the ideal time to start thinking about that fall vegetable garden.